Cross-Country Skiing At Rondablikk

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Average Review Rating: from 11 reviews.

Christopher Richardson

RONDABLIKK SKILLS WEEK

Written March 2012
skiing matches the weather, great in the sun but can be very uncomfortable when the weather changes.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Speeding along when the snow conditions were just right.
What did you think of your group leader?
Superwoman (she is an international athlete who put us to shame by carrying firewood in her packpack. )Very attentive with unbelievable patience. Went above that required with the slide shows/tutorials in the evenings
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Unbreakable flask, and thin layers of clothing, including gloves, which are easy to put on /take off as getting cold isn't fun but getting hot gets you sweaty very quickly which then makes you cold
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Some personal booze supplies as very expensive bar and compeed blister plasters are a brilliant investment
Graham Allen

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: RONDABLIKK SKILLS WEEK

Written March 2011
This was our second trip cross country skiing and confirmed our belief that we have found a new sport that we love ! There are so many tracks and trails around the Rondablik area that we feel we could go back again to the same area and still have plenty new trips to make. Also an excellent way to get fit.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Being outside skiing all day is brilliant, it was fun to venture off the tracks and see signs of wildlife too which include ptarmagan wing prints in the snow and moose tracks.
What did you think of your group leader?
Ingrid is a brilliant leader, very knowledgeable about skiing and patient , her general knowledge of the area and history is also great.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
If you are thinking about cross country skiing DO IT , it is great
Maurice Needoff

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: RONDABLIKK SKILLS WEEK

Written February 2011
This was the first time we had tried cross country skiing. Already thinking about going cross country skating next year with Exodus. The hotel was comfortable, food very good and plentiful. Ingrid our group leader was excellent.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
29km ski tour through the national park, a mixture of tracks and untracked. Felt like intrepid explorers.
Dog sledding, harnessing your team so that you got to know their different personalities then driving them out. Really exhilarating.
What did you think of your group leader?
Ingrid was excellent. Her friendly manner made everybody feel relaxed so learning how to cross country ski was made all the more pleasurable.
Ingrid instilled confidence in us about our abilities and therefore we felt able to do a 29km tour on our 4th day.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Make sure if you want to do the dog sledding you take plenty of cash as also have to pay for the bus transfer as well as the sledding
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Go on give it a try!!!
Neil Whitmore

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: RONDABLIKK SKILLS WEEK

Written January 2011
An excellent introduction to cross-country skiing with a very good instructor. Each day was designed to develop new skills and endurance.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Being told that I was getting the technique of kicking off one ski onto the other and that what I really needed was lots of practice.
What did you think of your group leader?
An excellent instructor who dealt with each person individually as well as addressing the group well. She made the learning and the activities fun; and her evening sessions showing videos and teaching us about the nature of cross-country skiiing were very informative.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Do some exercise before you go to ensure your fitness levels are good enough to enjoy the skiing and not simply be exhausted all the time. Once you're there, just go for it. You'll fall over whilst trying to get the technique but it doesn't hurt as you fall on snow. Laugh, get back up and have another go.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Go for it!
Emilia Crighton

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING AT RONDABLIKK

Written January 2010
An amazing week! This has been my first time cross country skiing and really loved it. The scenary was simply beautiful, the weather very good even if very cold and the group gelled really well.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Skiing at -31C and the 25 km round trip to Rondane
What did you think of your group leader?
Ingrid was really nice. She did look after everyone and ensured that we were all fine. She always had a trick up her sleeve - one wouldn't have expected her to carry marshmallows or wood and fire lighters in the rucksack for the fire!
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
As it gets very cold in January get layers and the wool body warmers are best as you will perspire inspite of Ingrid's advise on matching your speed and the number of layers. Also have balaclava, sports specs, hand mittens.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
As there are no shops with the exception of a small coffee shop, take anything you think you might need with you. And train before you go - it will help you enjoy the scenary and the skiing.
Ailsa Lawton

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING AT RONDABLIKK

Written March 2009
This was a return visit, had a great time and would go again
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The views at the top of the hills and all round
What did you think of your group leader?
Ingrid was brilliant, a very good instructor and guide, she had a lot of local knowledge and was able to light a fire anywhere!
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Try the Hot chocolate and Cinnamon buns
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Can't wait to go Cross Country skiing again!
Alan Keen

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING AT RONDABLIKK

Written March 2009
Great location, views, hotel, food and guiding. Only thing that just prevents five stars is need to ski quite a way to get much variation in trails, and the way back to the Hotel is uphill. Maybe that's nitpicking. Would say 5* for beginners weeks.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Just being amidst so much snow - taking lunch around a wood fire outside or in the tepee.
Dogsledding.
What did you think of your group leader?
One of the best I have been with on any trip of any kind. Confidence-inspiring, fun and an excellent teacher.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Not specific to this trip, but as always it's worth getting fit before you go.
Take advantage of the food. I did and still lost three pounds!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
A satisfying and memorable trip. Hard work but fun, rewarded by just enough luxury. The experience of being 'out there' balanced with interesting local culture.